Air Methods Told to Compete for EMS Work

Sanford County, Fla. commissioners have told Air Methods to compete for helicopter emergency medical services there. The Orlando Sentinel says the county's public-safety director had recommended an exclusive contract for Air Methods because of its size and resources. But the commissioners on Dec. 11 said that company will have to vie with Omniflight Helicopters for EMS work in the county. Omniflight has provided the service for more than 23 years through Orlando Regional Medical Center, the paper said. For related news